"The
Ecolabel system has now reached its limit and starts to get in conflict with what the sector considers as a 'good quality paint'," said CEPE's Deco group in a comparison study of
Ecolabel and PEF.
The MSC
ecolabel assures hotel guests that seafood is sustainably caught and can be traced back to a certified fishery.
We have identified two main driving forces: (1) competitive pressures from other certifying entities, both NGO- and industry-led but particularly the latter; and (2) the option that all businesses have of establishing their own private
ecolabel under a conventional trademark.
Our
ecolabel and certification program recognizes and rewards sustainable fishing practices and is helping create a more sustainable seafood market.
The Nordic
Ecolabel is a recognized environmental labeling program that contributes to sustainable consumption and helps consumers identify environmentally friendly products.
Take the following list (adapted from the
Ecolabel Index) on your next shopping trip to find these top
ecolabels and identify sustainable clothing options.--Jessie O'Driscoll
An "
ecolabel" is a label which identifies overall, proven environmental preference of a product or service within a specific product/service category.
The EU Council has decided not to oppose a draft decision(1) establishing ecological criteria for the award of the EU
ecolabel for sanitary tapware.
* GERMANY: Clariant supports customers in their pursuit of eco-label status for consumer and industrial cleaning products, with the unveiling of a core range of colorants (dyes and pigments) that meets the requirements of the Nordic
Ecolabel "Nordic Swan" and the EU
Ecolabel.
The European
Ecolabel is a voluntary scheme established in 1992 to encourage businesses to market eco-friendly products and services.
The Programme also provides assistance for one hundred of industrial and tourist companies to help them obtain the Tunisian
Ecolabel.
In a bid to make it easier for eco-conscious consumers to choose seafood from sustainably harvested, well-managed fisheries, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has overhauled its
ecolabel, which now prominently features the words "Certified Sustainable Seafood."During extensive work with global ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi (which is working with MSC on a pro bono basis for marketing and communications), the 14-month process has involved research with consumers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, and extensive consultation with MSC partners and stakeholders around the world.